Audio Disc Skips
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Honda Pilot, 2007 Honda Pilot, and 2006 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools Required
- Diagnostics CD 07AAZ-SDBA100
- Skip test CD 07AAZ-SDBA200 or 07AAZ-SDBA300
NOTE:
Check the vehicle battery condition first.
- Confirm the vehicles tires are properly inflated.
- Check customers CD for scratches, fingerprints, and marks.NOTE: The following test should be performed with audio unit bass and treble set to customers listening performance. When comparing to known-good vehicles, comparison should be performed on same model and trim level.
- Test drive to identify when customers CD skipping occurs. The audio diagnostic CD (T/N: 07AAZ-SDBA100) can be used if customers CD is not available. Use tracks 10-12.
Does the disc skip?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Operation is normal.
- Compare the customers CD that is skipping to a known-good vehicle under the same conditions.
Does the CD skip in the known-good vehicle under the same conditions?
YES - Operation is normal.
NO - Go to step 5.
NOTE: The following test should be performed with vehicle parked and engine running. - Insert the diagnostic skip test CD (07AAZ-SDBA300). Play tracks 2-11 and note the track number(s) the CD starts skipping. Do the same test on a known-good vehicle.
Does the CD skip on same track(s) number as known-good vehicle?
YES - Operation is normal.
NO - Go to step 6.
- Insert the diagnostic skip test CD (07AAZ-SDBA200). Play tracks 7-11 and tracks 13-15 and note the track number(s) the CD starts skipping. Perform the same test on a known-good vehicle.
Does the CD skip on same track(s) number as known-good vehicle?
YES - Operation is normal.
NO - Replace audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).